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March 2018
Peter Wohlleben Book Signing
Drop by the store this Saturday to meet Peter Wohlleben, author of the eminently popular The Hidden Life of Trees, and The Inner Life of Animals When: March 24 @ 11 a.m. Where: Ben McNally Books 366 Bay St (South of Richmond) Free event! All are welcome! In this, his latest book, Peter Wohlleben follows the hugely successful The Hidden Life of Trees with insightful stories into the emotions, feelings, and intelligence of animals around us. Animals are different from us in ways that…
Find out more »Ben McNally Books and Brunch
When: Sunday, March 25, 10:00 am Where: King Edward Hotel, 37 King St E. Brunch is served in the Vanity Fair Ballroom on the second floor of the King Edward Hotel. Tickets are $55.00 each (taxes included) and must be purchased in advance. Tickets are non-refundable. Please call us at 416.361.0032 with your credit card information to reserve tickets. Or, you can get tickets through Eventbrite. The Sparsholt Affair by Alan Hollinghurst Knopf Canada From the internationally acclaimed winner of the Man Booker…
Find out more »April 2018
Genevieve Scott | In Her Voice
Please join us at the store for a special In Her Voice event. Ben McNally Books and Goose Lane Editions invite you to celebrate the launch of Genevieve Scott's debut novel, Catch My Drift. Genevieve will be in conversation with novelist Catherine Bush. When: Wednesday, April 4, 2018 @6pm Where: Ben McNally Books 366 Bay Street Free event! All are welcome! Spanning two decades, Catch My Drift follows mother and daughter through life changes big and small, and reveals that despite our…
Find out more »Tightrope Books: Fiction Night
Ben McNally Books is pleased to host Tightrope Fiction Night, showcasing authors published by Tightrope Books. Join us as we welcome authors Danila Botha, Andrew Daley, Priya Ramsingh and Richard Rosenbaum for a special evening celebrating fiction writing. When: Wednesday April 11 @6pm Where: The Store! (366 Bay Street) Free Event! All are welcome.
Find out more »In Conversation: Katherena Vermette and Gwen Benaway | Koffler Arts
The Koffler Centre of the Arts and Ben McNally Books are thrilled to present Anishinaabe and Métis poet Gwen Benaway in conversation with Métis writer and artist Katherena Vermette. Benaway has published two collections of poetry, Ceremonies for the Dead and Passage. Katherena Vermette is the award-winning, bestselling author of North End Love Songs and The Break. The event will feature a talk with the authors, followed by a book signing. When: Wednesday, April 18, 2018 Where: CSI Annex Lounge 720 Bathurst St, Toronto Cost: $15 for Adults…
Find out more »Ausma Khan | In Her Voice
Please join Ben McNally Books and Minotaur Books to celebrate the launch of A Dangerous Crossing, the newest installment in the Inspector Esa Khattak series by the wondrous Ausma Zehanat Khan. As a part of the In Her Voice series, Ausma will be discussing her latest novel, followed by a signing. When: Saturday April 21 2 to 4pm Where: The Store! 366 Bay Street (South of Richmond) Free event! All are welcome! From Ausma Zehanat Khan,critically acclaimed author of The Unquiet Dead, comes the devastatingly powerful new thriller A…
Find out more »In Conversation: Fran Lebowitz | Koffler Arts
The Koffler Centre of the Arts is thrilled to present the Dorothy Shoichet Lecture Series, featuring author, raconteur, cultural satirist and American cultural icon, Fran Lebowitz. Lebowitz will be in conversation with journalist Johanna Schneller, followed by an audience Q & A. Ben McNally Books will be on hand, selling copies of The Fran Lebowitz Reader. When: April 21, 2018 @ 6pm (Doors @ 5pm) Where: Ted Rogers Hot Docs Cinema 506 Bloor Street West, Toronto Cost: General Admission $50.00 Student/Senior $40.00…
Find out more »Get Lit Turns 10
Help celebrate the 10th anniversary of Get Lit Toronto! Get Lit is a not-for-profit organization that hosts an annual literary event to raise funds for First Book Canada. The event is full of excitement, surprises and stories, in a room filled with Toronto's influencers and literary leaders. Listen to some amazing speakers and help Get Lit deliver over 100,000 books to children across Canada. When: Wednesday April 25, 2018 6-11pm Where: '1871' Berkeley Church 315 Queen Street East Visit Get…
Find out more »Ben McNally Books and Brunch
When: Sunday, April 29, 10:00 am Where: King Edward Hotel, 37 King St E. Brunch is served in the Vanity Fair Ballroom on the second floor of the King Edward Hotel. Tickets are $55.00 each (taxes included) and must be purchased in advance. Tickets are non-refundable. Please call us at 416.361.0032 with your credit card information to reserve tickets. Or, purchase them through Eventbrite. Mr. Flood's Last Resort by Jess Kidd Atria Books The award-winning author of Himself presents the spellbinding tale of a lonely…
Find out more »May 2018
Clemantine Wamariya | In Her Voice
Please join Ben McNally Books and Doubleday Canada for a special celebration of the publication of The Girl Who Smiled Beads by Clemantine Wamariya. Clemantine will be joined in conversation with Kathleen Newman-Bremang. Light refreshments will be served When: Friday May 4, 2018 6-8pm Where: Ben McNally Books 366 Bay Street (South of Richmond) Price: Tickets are $40, which includes a copy of the book. Please reserve your spot, here Raw, urgent, and bracingly original, The Girl Who Smiled Beads captures the true…
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